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Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire

Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

Easy

7

riders

Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

01:10

15.8km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.46 km for 249 m

After 9.68 km for 74 m

After 11.3 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.68 km

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic quiet path running alongside Beaumanor Hall with lovely views towards Mucklin Woods.

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2

2.61 km

Beaumanor Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant place to hike or bike around. I suggest incorparating Beacon Hill too.

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3

2.80 km

Woodhouse

Highlight • Settlement

4

8.84 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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5

8.91 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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6

9.73 km

Swithland Old Pit

Highlight • Forest

7

10.5 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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8

11.3 km

Forest Rock Cave

Highlight • Structure

Woodhouse Eaves Cave.

This is the remains of an old quarry called 'The Stone Hole' above the rock face you may notice the top of the church tower, this church …

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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

4.12 km

3.48 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

6.61 km

5.61 km

1.58 km

1.11 km

523 m

375 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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